Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. (MYD) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. has 5% or more of its basket by weight in non-compliant holdings with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. (MYD) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/MYD
Basket rule
Over the limitAn ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
100% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.
MYD: Is BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. Halal?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc.
$10.77
Market Cap: 492.5M
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About BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. established the BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. as a closed-end mutual fund specializing in fixed-income investments. Its management is overseen by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund strategically allocates capital, primarily targeting high-quality municipal bonds that boast an investment-grade rating and maturities extending beyond a decade. A key benefit is its exemption from federal income taxes. This U.S.-domiciled fund commenced operations on November 29, 1991.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management
Shariah Compliance Status
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FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (100.0%)
Basket Composition
100% of basket screenedETFs are baskets of many stocks. AAOIFI-aligned rule: basket is halal when haram weight is under 5%. The purification share is the weighted prohibited-income contribution of the underlying holdings.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Sep 2026
Under Review
until the change above
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened by holdings look-through under AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. A fund is evaluated by screening its holdings under AAOIFI financial standards and weighing the result, using publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.